The Executive Director has issued Decision EX-23-6 granting a new extension of time limits to all parties in proceedings before the Office having their residence or registered office in Ukraine.

    The new two-month extension entered into force on 25 May 2023 and extends all time limits expiring between 5 June 2023 and 14 September inclusive until 15 September 2023. It follows Decisions EX-23-5, EX-23-1, EX-22-9, EX-22-8, EX-22-5, EX-22-4 and EX-22-2of the Executive Director which had extended previous time limits.

    On 9 March 2022 the EUIPO, in collaboration with the EU institutions, announced a number of measures in response to the military aggression carried out by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

    The EUIPO will continue to review the need for further extensions and additional measures as we move forward.

    Source: EUIPO